Helichrysum italicum Curry plant (Compositae) Evergreen shrub

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Helichrysum italicum
Curry plant
Evergreen shrub
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The Helichrysum italicum plant species is found in S. Europe. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Curry plant. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. angustifolium. (Lam.)DC.

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Latin Name:  Helichrysum italicum
Common Name:  Curry plant
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Roth.)G.Don.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Arid hills, rocks and cliffs[190]

Cultivation Notes: Requires a light well-drained soil in a sunny sheltered position[1, 200]. Intolerant of excessive moisture[1]. Established plants are drought resistant[190]. Plants have proved to be fairly wind tolerant in an exposed site in Cornwall[K]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c[200]. Plants can be pruned back to the old wood in spring in order to maintain the shape of the plant and promote lots of new growth[238]. The whole plant smells of curry, especially after rain[238]. The flowering stems are often dried and used as 'everlasting flowers'[238]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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